This node gathers 3 instances of the use of this verse in Muhammad Shahrur’s books, linking it to the concepts and arguments that appear around it.
The verse text as cited
{God does not forbid you, regarding those who did not fight you in religion … that you show them kindness and act justly toward them …}
Brief reading
The verse is made the basis for a positive relationship with non-combatants on the foundation of kindness and equity.
Axes
- Political and social
- Human and ethical
- Legislative
Related concepts
- Kindness and equity: 4
- Non-combatants: 1
- Non-confrontational relationship: 1
Its place in the conceptual network
It connects social justice with the boundaries of peace with those who do not fight.
The verse’s role in the argument
- Support: 2
- Foundation: 1
Instances of use
- State and Society, p. 299: makes it the basis for positive dealings with those who are not religious combatants through kindness and justice.
- Concept: kindness and equity
- Function of the verse here: Support
- Textual evidence: «- {God does not forbid you, regarding those who did not fight you in religion …} (al-Mumtahana 8).»
- The Book and the Qur’an, p. 279: makes it the basis for a non-confrontational relationship with non-Muslims who do not fight.
- Concept: kindness and equity
- Function of the verse here: Foundation
- Textual evidence: «{God does not forbid you, regarding those who did not fight you … that you show them kindness and act justly toward them} (al-Mumtahana 8).»
- Drying Up the Sources of Terrorism, p. 111: cites it to establish the permissibility of kindness and justice with non-combatants and to distinguish this from the case of defending the homeland.
- Concept: kindness and equity
- Function of the verse here: Support
- Textual evidence: «{God does not forbid you, regarding those who did not fight you in religion…} (al-Mumtahana 8).»
Related books
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